Low temperature catalytic partial oxidation of methane for gas-to-liquids applications

The platinum catalysts studied in the LTCPO of methane were less active than rhodium and ruthenium catalysts and revealed a lower hydrogen yield. It was found that the steam reforming activity of the ruthenium/alumina catalyst was reduced inhibited by ceria. The long term stability (80 h) of a ruthenium catalyst for LTCPO of methane was demonstrated.